Project Manager - Mission Critical Salt Lake City, Utah
Layton Construction
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assists in the preparation of estimates for the project.
- Prepares project budgets and unit cost reports.
- Leads the project team in preparing the project management plan (PMP).
- Participates in value engineering services as appropriate.
- Organizes and conducts pre-award and pre-construction meetings.
- Participates in the negotiation and preparation of project subcontracts.
- Participates in obtaining permits and resolving other regulatory requirements as necessary.
- Prepares a project schedule and develops milestones necessary to successfully complete the project in concert with the project superintendent.
- Obtains plans and specifications and determines their completeness and consistency.
- Assists business development personnel as requested.
- Plans the successful execution of the construction contract.
- Manages project materials and equipment procurement within the project's budget constraints and consistent with the project delivery schedule.
- Develops and monitors project quality, safety, and risk management plans.
- Monitors the project site for cost, safety, quality, and schedule performance with the project superintendent.
- Evaluates the schedule as necessary to meet milestones and financial goals.
- Negotiates owner and subcontractor change orders and manages the resulting cost and profit impact.
- Develops the monthly client pay requests and follows up on collection.
- Controls the payment of job costs based on document review and approval. Coordinates with the job cost accountant for payments and lien releases.
- Participates in monthly job cost reviews to declare project status.
- Attends and documents owner and other coordination meetings.
- Coordinates all final close out procedures for the project including as-built drawings,
- close out, letter of substantial completion, and letter of recommendation.
- Interacts with Estimating to provide project cost information for the estimating database.
- Directs organization and preparation of all project documents for storage.
- Participates in PM training.
- Interacts with all company departments to ensure company policy and procedures are carried out and corporate objectives achieved.
- Uses tact to maintain relationships with vendors, owners, architects, community and state officials and the general public.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field, or the equivalent education and experience.
- Minimum of four or more years project management experience within Data Center Construction.
- Has a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
- Has an in-depth knowledge of commercial construction processes.
- Understands estimating concepts to the level required to verify bids, understand market rates, and to process change orders, etc.
- Understands contractual language and concepts and how to protect the company while providing quality service to the client.
- Has a working knowledge of construction laws and practices.
- Understands building codes and other design requirements to the extent necessary for the project.
- Reads and understands plans, blueprints, and specifications.
- Has high standards of ethical conduct regarding organizational policies.
- Knows how to use effective interpersonal communication skills such as sensitivity and discernment.
- Effective working as a team member to achieve organizational and customer goals.
- Skilled at making verbal presentations. Demonstrates poise and mastery of language.
- Uses proper grammar and syntax when writing.
- Knows how to delegate. Uses subordinates effectively.
- Can discern customer needs. Determines which needs can reasonably be met, then follows through.
- Knows how to present a professional demeanor in dress and speech. Makes a positive impression on customers.
- Has strong negotiation skills.
- Knows how to analyze data and use the analysis to solve problems.
- Knows how to manage processes to achieve challenging goals. Is a self-starter. Works independently.
- Knows how to operate office equipment, such as computer, printer, phone, copier, fax, etc.
- Professional affiliation (e.g., AGC member) and professional credentials (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE)) preferred.
- Community service participation preferred.